20 h. ago Liberia: ArcelorMittal Chairman Pledges Completion of Ganta–Yekepa Road at Historic Iron Ore Concentrator Commissioning

TOKADEH, NIMBA COUNTY – ArcelorMittal Executive Chairman, Mr. Lakshmi N. Mittal, has announced his company’s commitment to complete the long-awaited Ganta–Yekepa road project during the official commissioning of ArcelorMittal Liberia’s state-of-the-art iron ore concentrator in Tokadeh, Nimba County. Speaking in the presence of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and senior government officials, Mr. Mittal declared that ArcelorMittal [...] The post Liberia: ArcelorMittal Chairman Pledges Completion of Ganta–Yekepa Road at Historic Iron Ore Concentrator Commissioning appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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39 h. ago Liberia: SUP Accuses Boakai Government of Repression, Demands Dismissal of Police Chief

Monrovia – The Vanguard Student Unification Party (SUP) has accused the Unity Party-led government of drifting toward authoritarianism. By Willie N. Tokpah The group said the administration of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and Vice President Jeremiah Koung is using state security to intimidate political opponents and suppress dissent. SUP made the statement during a press [...] The post Liberia: SUP Accuses Boakai Government of Repression, Demands Dismissal of Police Chief appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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46 h. ago Liberia: Central Bank Accused of Targeting Former Speaker Koffa, Opposition Lawmakers Through New Insurance Directive

MONROVIA — A directive from the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) obtained by FrontPageAfrica, has placed a freeze on the issuance of court bonds by commercial banks and insurance companies without prior written clearance from its Insurance Department — effectively preventing several lawmakers currently facing criminal charges, including former House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, from securing bail. [...] The post Liberia: Central Bank Accused of Targeting Former Speaker Koffa, Opposition Lawmakers Through New Insurance Directive appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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5 d. ago Liberia: ArcelorMittal’s Executive ChairmanLakshmi Mittal Arrives In Liberia to Commission Country’s First Iron Ore Concentrator 

NIMBA — ArcelorMittal Executive Chairman Lakshmi N. Mittal has arrived in Liberia ahead of the commissioning of the country’s first iron ore concentrator, a historic event scheduled for Thursday, June 5, in Yekepa, Nimba County.  By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com The ceremony, which will also be attended by President Joseph Boakai and other senior government officials, will [...] The post Liberia: ArcelorMittal’s Executive ChairmanLakshmi Mittal Arrives In Liberia to Commission Country’s First Iron Ore Concentrator  appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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7 d. ago Liberia: Minister Kruah Denies Issuing 8,000 Work Permits to Foreigners

Monrovia – The Minister of Labour, Cllr. Cooper Kruah, has denied allegations that his ministry issued over 8,000 work permits to foreign nationals for jobs that Liberians are capable of doing.  The denial comes in response to a complaint filed recently by Montserrado County Senator Abraham Darius Dillon, who accused the Minister of providing work opportunities [...] The post Liberia: Minister Kruah Denies Issuing 8,000 Work Permits to Foreigners appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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8 d. ago Liberian Human Rights Activist Quaye Accuses Government of Enabling Migrant

Monrovia – Stanley Delano Quaye, a Liberian human rights advocate and writer based in Ottawa, Canada, has accused the Government of Liberia of turning a blind eye to widespread illegal migration and deforestation allegedly driven by Burkinabè nationals crossing into Liberia from Côte d’Ivoire. By Webster Clayeh websterclayeh@frontpageafricaonline.com In a statement and communication to the European Union [...] The post Liberian Human Rights Activist Quaye Accuses Government of Enabling Migrant-Led Deforestation and Land Conflict appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Liberia: STAND Condemns Liberia Council of Churches Over Planned Honor for Speaker Koon

Monrovia – The Chairman of Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND), Mulbah K. Morlu, has issued a scathing condemnation of the Liberia Council of Churches (LCC), accusing it of betraying its spiritual mandate by deciding to honor House Speaker Richard Koon with the Bishop George D. Brown Hall of Fame Award. By Selma Lomax selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com  [...] The post Liberia: STAND Condemns Liberia Council of Churches Over Planned Honor for Speaker Koon appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago President Boakai Joins West African Leaders in Signing ECOWAS 50th Anniversary Declaration in Lagos

Lagos, Nigeria – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., on May 28, 2025, joined fellow West African leaders in signing a landmark declaration commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), reaffirming their collective commitment to the organization’s founding ideals and future aspirations. The Heads of State and Government convened in […] The post President Boakai Joins West African Leaders in Signing ECOWAS 50th Anniversary Declaration in Lagos appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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1 week ago Liberia: Bomi Authorities Accused of Ignoring Supreme Court Order on Disputed Equipment Sale

Bomi County — Authorities in Bomi County are being accused of defying a Supreme Court stay order by continuing the sale of disputed machines and equipment in Sackie Town, Sinje Township—despite an ongoing legal battle and a pending conference before the court. By Victoria G. Wesseh The order, issued by Supreme Court Chamber Justice Ceaineh [...] The post Liberia: Bomi Authorities Accused of Ignoring Supreme Court Order on Disputed Equipment Sale appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago CDC Accuses Boakai Government of Targeting Senator Snowe, Urges an End to Political Intimidation

The opposition Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) has strongly denounced what it describes as a “politically motivated” campaign by the Boakai administration against Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe, calling recent actions by the government unconstitutional and a threat to Liberia’s democratic governance. In a statement issued Tuesday, May 27, 2025, the CDC accused President Joseph Nyuma […] The post CDC Accuses Boakai Government of Targeting Senator Snowe, Urges an End to Political Intimidation appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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1 week ago Liberia: Sen. Snowe Demands Protection After Government’s ‘Chilling’ Response to Controversial Remarks About President Boakai; Opposition CDC Condemns ‘Politically Motivated’ Statement  

Monrovia – Bomi County Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe has called on the Liberian Senate to guarantee protection for him and his family, claiming that his life is under threat following a press release issued last week by the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs and Tourism (MICAT), which he believes has placed him in grave danger. [...] The post Liberia: Sen. Snowe Demands Protection After Government’s ‘Chilling’ Response to Controversial Remarks About President Boakai; Opposition CDC Condemns ‘Politically Motivated’ Statement   appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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1 week ago Liberia: Supt. Hawa Norris Accused of Undermining Senator Moye’s Influence

Gbarnga – A political rift within the Unity Party in Bong County is threatening to fracture the local leadership, as Superintendent Loleyah Hawa Norris faces mounting accusations of disloyalty and political sabotage targeting Senator Prince K. Moye — a senior party stalwart who played a pivotal role in President Joseph Boakai’s electoral victory in 2023. By [...] The post Liberia: Supt. Hawa Norris Accused of Undermining Senator Moye’s Influence appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago ArcelorMittal Accused of Abandoning Injured Worker Amid Wage Withholding, Medical Negligence Claims

By Amos Harris Yekepa, Liberia – ArcelorMittal Liberia, a dominant industrial employer in the nation, is facing severe accusations of labor abuse, neglect, and an alleged cover-up following a devastating workplace accident that left a long-time employee permanently injured and fighting for justice. Aquila Kwennah, who dedicated over a decade to the company, is now […] The post ArcelorMittal Accused of Abandoning Injured Worker Amid Wage Withholding, Medical Negligence Claims appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Grand Gedeh Rep Accused of Shielding Suspected Criminal from Arrest

Ganta, Nimba County – Grand Gedeh County District #3 Representative Jacob C. Debee is under intense scrutiny after allegedly obstructing the arrest of a suspected criminal, Morris Konneh, by guaranteeing his release from the Ganta Magisterial Court — a decision that has since backfired as the defendant has absconded. By Victoria G. Wesseh A guarantee note, in [...] The post Liberia: Grand Gedeh Rep Accused of Shielding Suspected Criminal from Arrest appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Church Leaders Declare No Confidence in LCC Leadership Under Rev. Reeves

Monrovia – A group of concerned member churches, church leaders, and ecumenical partners within the Liberia Council of Churches (LCC) has issued a formal Declaration of No Confidence in the Council’s current leadership, headed by Rev. Dr. Samuel B. Reeves. In a statement released Thursday, the group accused Rev. Dr. Reeves—who has served as President [...] The post Liberia: Church Leaders Declare No Confidence in LCC Leadership Under Rev. Reeves appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Bomi Senator Dismisses Claims of Undermining Liberian Government as ‘False and Unfounded’

Monrovia – Bomi County Senator Edwin Melvin Snowe Jr. has condemned what he describes as “unfounded and malicious” accusations by the Government of Liberia, which he claims are intended to tarnish his reputation and intimidate opposition voices. By Selma Lomax, Selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com, Augustus Bortue, augustus.bortue@frontpageafricaonline.com  The Government of Liberia, on Saturday, accused Senator Snowe — who [...] The post Liberia: Bomi Senator Dismisses Claims of Undermining Liberian Government as ‘False and Unfounded’ appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago CENTAL Accuses Senator Saah Joseph of Diverting State Resources 

By Amos Harris Monrovia, Liberia – A major controversy has erupted in Liberia’s political sphere, with the Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) accusing Montserrado County Senator Saah Joseph of allegedly misusing public resources to construct an elaborate private school. This comes as government-run educational institutions across the nation reportedly remain in disrepair. […] The post CENTAL Accuses Senator Saah Joseph of Diverting State Resources  appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Sen. Dillon Accuses Labor Minister of Giving Liberian Jobs to Foreigners Amid Soaring Unemployment

MONROVIA –  The issue of unemployment in Liberia has long been a major source of concern, especially as the country faces increasing economic challenges. As the country grapples with high unemployment rates, particularly among its youth, a new controversy has emerged, placing the Labor Ministry under the spotlight.  By Obediah Johnson, obediah.jonhnson@frontpageafricaonline.com  This issue revolves [...] The post Liberia: Sen. Dillon Accuses Labor Minister of Giving Liberian Jobs to Foreigners Amid Soaring Unemployment appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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2 w. ago CSA Boss Unveils $98K Funding For “One Child, One Chair” Initiative

…As Government Commits $3.8M to Education, Health, Agriculture and Security Sectors  By Amos Harris In a significant move to advance President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s educational reform agenda, the Government of Liberia has allocated nearly US$98,600 to kickstart the “One Child, One Chair” policy. This initiative aims to tackle the persistent shortage of classroom furniture in […] The post CSA Boss Unveils $98K Funding For “One Child, One Chair” Initiative appeared first on Global News Network Liberia.

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2 w. ago Liberia: Senators Accuse Government of Misusing Road Funds, Demand Reform and Transparency

Capitol Hill –Members of the Liberian Senate have raised alarms over the alleged mismanagement and diversion of the National Road Fund (NRF), originally designed to support road and bridge maintenance across Liberia. By Obediah Johnson, obediah.johnson@frontpageafricaonline.com  The fund, established through legislation passed in December 2016, collects US$0.25 on each gallon of petroleum products imported into [...] The post Liberia: Senators Accuse Government of Misusing Road Funds, Demand Reform and Transparency appeared first on FrontPageAfrica.

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